Hurricane Erin intensifies offshore, category 5 storm wreaks havoc in the Caribbean

Hurricane Erin intensifies offshore, category 5 storm wreaks havoc in the Caribbean

Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened offshore to a “catastrophic” Category 5 storm on Saturday, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides.

A helicopter flies over as a couple looks at La Pared beach as Category 5 Hurricane Erin approaches in Luquillo, Puerto Rico on August 16, 2025. AFP